Breathing Rate

Frequency of how often the patient draws breath.

Calculation

Needs:
  observation how often the patient draws breath

Formula:
  -

Unit:
  [ Breaths / min ]

Interpretation

Slow:
  < 10 / min

Normal:
  10 - 15 / min

Fast:
  > 15 / min

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Sascha Hemminger 2004